[ARP]

Checked for threads, none available. Read the 1911 buyers guide article, possibly not in production at the time of writing? Don't know. I'm thinking I don't want to pour alot of money into a 1911 and I think after all the reading I'm doing that you really do not need to. The Rock Island and Ruger are now on my radar screen for purchase, leaning towards the tactical RI because of the ability to hang a light on it.

Question: the trigger on the tactical looks different (cnc'd vs solid), are it's workings any different? As far as weight/smoothness etc?

As for the Ruger, not sure I want shiny, I like the combination of a little shiny with matte black and the reddish wood checkerd grips.

[HAIL CAESAR]

Either will serve you well. The RI will be the same as the rest as far as the trigger, with maybe a little better.

[Guser]

check out the m1911.org site for lots of info on RIAs and other 1911s.

[Danimal3805]

I've got one, and it's been great for me!! I wanted the Tactical purely for the beavertail grip safety. That's it in my avatar thingy

[Airborne11B]

I recently purchased the Rock Island Armory 1911 Tactical .45 and I LOVE IT! put 500 rds through it so far with only a couple of malfunctions. The pistol is tight and shoots a 3" group at 25 yds. Paid $475 out the door for it at a local shop. Was wanting a Ruger SR1911 but none of the local gun shops have any and didn't want to wait 6 wks to get one. Plus at $300 cheaper the Rock was a no brainer!

[bac1023]

RIAs are built by Armscor in the Philippines and are solid 1911s.

[Glocker1984]

My RIA Tactical 1911 is the number one firearm I regret selling. I want that pistol back so bad it hurts. Dumb, Dumb, Dumb decision on my part.